Recently our 1st year 12UB team was playing a tournament where we showed a bunt and at the same time our player on first attempted to steal second. The opposing teams second baseman stepped into the base line and our runner slowed up; she was thrown out at second where the SS had taken the throw.
I know this is technically obstruction on the second baseman but they didn't call it because the umpire said he didn't see it. They're humans, mistakes happen.
My question is how do you coach your girls to handle this. Go around and yell Obstruction, or run straight line and let the chips fall where they may, even knowing there's going to be a collision? Not wanting girls to become bullies but at the same time don't want them being too timid....
Thanks
Dave
I know this is technically obstruction on the second baseman but they didn't call it because the umpire said he didn't see it. They're humans, mistakes happen.
My question is how do you coach your girls to handle this. Go around and yell Obstruction, or run straight line and let the chips fall where they may, even knowing there's going to be a collision? Not wanting girls to become bullies but at the same time don't want them being too timid....
Thanks
Dave